The First Industrial Nation by Peter Mathias
This celebrated and seminal text examines the industrial revolution, from its genesis in pre-industrial Britain, through its development and into maturity. A chapter-by-chapter analysis explores topics such as economic growth, agriculture, trade finance, labour and transport. First published in 1969, The First Industrial Nation is widely recognised as a classic text for students of the industrial revolution.'Remains the finest textbook of British Economic history between 1700 and 1914' - Stephen Pam, Teaching History
'Durable, dependable, virtually unbeatable on home territory and possessed of a sufficiently tested method to be proof against embarrassment on unfamiliar territory.' - Eric J. Evans, Times Higher Education Supplement
'Should be bought by every student of British economic history.' - J. Wigley, Economics
'Remains the finest textbook of British economic history between 1700 and 1914 available to sixth-form and undergraduate students.' - Teaching History
'It should be made available to every sixth-form pupil taking an Advanced level course in the subject.' - Economics
Peter Mathias was Master of Downing College, Cambridge until his retirement in 1996.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415266727 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415266726 |
| Title | The First Industrial Nation |
| Author | Peter Mathias |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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